FALLing in Love Friday: Knitting

I started knitting back in 2009, thanks to my friend Heather, who was patient enough to teach me enough to get myself in trouble with yarn. Over the course of the next year, I knitted several scarves of various basic patterns. Upon moving to South Carolina, I put my knitting needles away. More complicated patterns and projects were too daunting, but the basic scarf, no matter how different the pattern, left me feeling uninspired.

Over the last couple of months, an overactive mind left me unable to enjoy my rare, beloved TV time. I needed a way to unwind, so I tried unwinding a ball of yarn. It was not at all “like riding a bike.” It had been so long since I picked up a pair of knitting needles that my muscle memory was non-existent. I’m embarrassed to admit (so I won’t) how many times I had to watch YouTube videos to get my hands to do a simple knit again, but after a while (a long while) I was knitting and purling as though I had been doing so all along. Despite some issues with newly developed carpal tunnel syndrome (BOO), I have once again fallen in love with this relaxing pastime…so much so that I am working on TWO completely different projects simultaneously!

Doesn’t this fun yarn make you wonder?I’ll give you a sneak peek soon.

What have you fallen in love with this week?

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Cheryl started her blogging and freelance writing career in 2008. She has written articles for several blogs and websites, including 24/Savvy and InterfaithFamily.com. Shortly after moving back to the South, she turned her love of content writing and social media into a career in communications, currently serving as the Community Relations Director for a local non-profit. Prior to this career change, she enjoyed 10 years in education, both in the classroom and as a curriculum developer. When she isn't in front of her computer or cleaning up after her toddler, Cheryl can be found curled up with a book and a bowl of ice cream, or attempting to be artsy. Check out the Glantz'd Elsewhere page to see Cheryl's posts on local community blogs.
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